Murdoch WA

Postcode 6150 · Melville LGA

Murdoch is a smaller suburb in Western Australia within the Melville local government area (postcode 6150). With a population of 3,352, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $76K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Chinese.

The median house price in Murdoch is $927,000, having surged 17.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $500,000 (+3.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $750. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,037.

Murdoch is served by 1 school, including 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 1113, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 38 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public and 2 private hospitals.

From an investment perspective, Murdoch offers a gross rental yield of 4.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($927K/$951K). The price-to-income ratio of 12.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +17.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$927K/$951K Near Median
Affordability12.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+17.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$53,650
Mean Income$74,137
Earners9,253
YoY Change+4.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education7/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$927K
17.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$500K
3.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$445
POPULATION
3,352
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,459
Personal Income /wk$584
Mortgage /mth$2,037
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops38
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1113
Total Students1,244
Independent1
Kennedy Baptist CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1113
HOSPITALS (3)
Fiona Stanley Hospitalpublic
Murdoch Surgicentreprivate
St John of God Murdoch Hospitalprivate
Data: 2024